What if … there were donkeys back in the Donkey Field?

A pair of friendly and affectionate donkeys in the presently bramble-infested field between Brae Hill Close and Brill Manor grounds, re-homed under The Donkey Sanctuary’s Guardian Scheme (website opens in new tab), supported financially by the parish council, and cared for by the community … petted and talked to by residents, solace for the lonely, focus for learning for children, communal interest for all.

Not a cheap project: preparing the field (with the landowner’s blessing); providing a shelter and hard standing; finding money for feed and vet’s bills (estimated annual cost around £1000) - but one with proven benefits for mental health and well-being (opens in new tab) - of a whole community.